Clive Holland's Little Bit Extra on Fix Radio

Today, our attention turned to the fact that material prices are still really high – and it even came up in yesterdays show how much those prices can affect your cashflow – so today, Clive wanted to know – do you ever recycle or reuse materials from previous jobs to save money – and does the positive environmental impact play a part in it if you do? We were joined by a businessman who has turned r...

Today, our attention turned to the fact that Working in the trade and running your own business can be hard, especially when it comes to balancing the books and making sure you’re making enough profit – but sometimes, issues arise that can cause issues with exactly that… So today, Clive wanted to know, what are the biggest things that affect your cashflow, and how do you manage it? We were joined...

Today it was lighthearted Thursday – and Clive asked you to fess up all your embarrassing stories – and tell me the most embarrassing thing that’s ever happened to you – or that you’ve ever heard, during your times on the tools! There were great contributions from some great friends of the show - and there’s also the Pub Lunch Quiz, for your chance to grab yourself 6 points, as well as the very be...

Today, Clive wanted to know – in order to be aware of rogue customers who don't pay, do you think there should be a register for customers? There is a way to find reputable and trusted tradespeople but should there be something similar to check if the customer is legit? We heard from great friends of the show Dave Finnigan and Daniel Vaughn from D Vaughn Plastering. Aswell as the very best message...

Today, Clive wanted to know – What are your biggest health concerns when working in the trade and when the sun does come out, do you wear your suncream?!? We heard from great friends of the show Geoff Smith AKA The Roofing Outlaw and Dr Helen Wall.   There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received! Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Th...

Today, Clive wanted to know – Have you started getting your kids into the trades? If so how have you got them interested? Did you take your child to work with you one day or have they always wanted to follow in the family footsteps maybe? We heard from great friends of the show James Robinson and Scott from Bros Carpentry. Aswell as the very best messages we received.   There’s also the pub lunch...

Today it was light-hearted Thursday and Clive simply wanted to know what was your favourite kid's TV programme? There were great contributions from some great friends of the show - and there’s also the Pub Lunch Quiz, for your chance to grab yourself 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received! Enjoy! Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio An...

Today Clive wanted to know how important is workwear to you & your business? Do you go branded? How important is looking smart to you? There were great contributions from Gareth at Top Coat Decorating and Scott from Bros Carpentry. There’s also the Pub Lunch Quiz, for your chance to grab yourself 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received! Enjoy! Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday -...

Today Clive wanted to know if you have seen your work enquiries slow down this is following a recent survey by the Federation of Master Builders finding a large decrease in trades finding work. There were great contributions from George at GM Joiners, Liam McGinley from McGinley's CC and Tom from Gardenscape. Also Brian Berry from the FMB was on the show too. There’s also the Pub Lunch Quiz, for y...

Clive Holland tackles the biggest stories and talks with the biggest names in the UK's building industry, Monday through to Thursday's 12-3pm only on Fix Radio. The Clive Holland Show podcast drops each day at 3pm Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/ 

Today Chance Litchfield sat in for the big man as Clive was in London at the Trades United protest against the sale of second hand tools in London. We checked in with Clive regularly, live from the captital to hear more about what was going on and how many men and women of our industry attended. And there was still the Pub Lunch Quiz, for your chance to grab yourself 6 points, as well as the very...

Today it was lighthearted Thursday – and Clive wanted to hear about your life before the trades… so he asked you to tell him, what weird or strange jobs did you have before you came into construction?!? There were great contributions from some great friends of the show - and there’s also the Pub Lunch Quiz, for your chance to grab yourself 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received! E...

Today, our attention turned to the fact that nearly half of all cases of asbestosis come from tradespeople and construction industry workers – meaning we are massively at risk for what is a horrible disease. So today – Clive wanted to know how you make sure you stay safe when working on the tools – and fess up, do you wear your PPE? We were joined by a former tradesperson who has suffered with thi...

Today, our attention turned to the fact that It’s been just over two years since the Boiler Upgrade Scheme was launched and it looked like the end for gas boilers – but yet we’re still seeing them installed in new build properties… So today, Clive wanted to know – how do you think it’s gone – and, in terms of retrofitting generally, is it something you’ll look into for your specific trade?  We wer...

Clive sits down with TV Doctor Helen Wall as he discusses all the health implications of working in the construction industry - what to look out for and how to deal with it. He asks Dr Helen about Asbestosis and how to look out for early warning signs, and puts your health concerns and worries to the doctor to help! Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio...

Today it was lighthearted Thursday – and with an incredible summer of sport on the way, especially in Paris with the Olympic games now just 64 days away… it got Clive thinking, if there was an Olympic games for the trade – which trade would come out on top and WHY?! There were great contributions from some great friends of the show - and there’s also the Pub Lunch Quiz, for your chance to grab you...

Today, our attention turned to the fact yesterday’s show was really heavy – as we got our teeth stuck in to tool theft – so today, Clive wanted to look at the positives of working in the trade – so, he asked you – what do you think the tell-tale signs of a good tradesperson is? Is it top craftsmanship? Leaving the work tidy for the next trade – or even just being on time? We were joined by great f...

Today, our attention turned to the absolute blight of the construction industry – tool theft. And the time for talking was over, as Clive wanted to know what you ACTUALLY wanted to see done about it. We were joined by Shaoib Awan, as he told us all about a protest he has planned for it – and Ian Hodgkinson, as he revealed all about a horrific set of circumstances he found himself in… As always, th...

Today, our attention turned to knowing your worth in the construction in the industry – something I always talk about – especially when it comes to running your business. So today, Clive asked you about how and what you charge, especially in terms of quotes – do you charge for estimates, and do you ever drop your rates to stay competitive? We were joined by two great friends of the show, Steve Gra...

Today it was lighthearted Thursday – and after one week of sun last week – it’s certainly got a lot us pining for warmer climates…So today, Clive wanted to know, where are you off on holiday this summer – and where would your dream destination be to escape from the hustle and bustle of working in the trades! There were great contributions from some great friends of the show - and there’s also the...

Today, our attention turned to the fact that as tradespeople we always like to make sure our work is of the very highest standard, but when it comes to finishing the job, how do you make sure you’ve given the client a top quality finish? So today, Clive wanted to know - how do you snag your own work and make sure it’s right for the next trade? We were joined by two top tradespeople – Steph the Pin...

Today, our attention turned to the fact managing relationships and expectations of clients & customers is difficult, especially when things like parking, prices & even being offered cups of tea come into play – so, today, Clive wanted to know, what causes the most tension between you and your customers?  We were joined by great friends of the show Mike Jones from Panelling Perfect and Ryan...

Today it was lighthearted Thursday – and off the back of a story that thousands of people were late for work due to issues with iPhone alarms, Clive wanted to know the best excuses you’ve ever heard for being late! There were great contributions from some great friends of the show - and there’s also the Pub Lunch Quiz, for your chance to grab yourself 6 points, as well as the very best messages we...

Today, our attention turned to the mental health crisis in the construction industry, as horrific statistics continue to astonish, as we lose 2 tradespeople every working day in the industry. So, Clive wanted to check in on you today, and see how you’re doing. We were joined by ex-England International and premier league footballer Trevor Steven for their thoughts as well as Rob, from the Mind You...

The Big Man Is BACK - and today, our attention turned to A recent study that’s revealed the top 10 least polite & rudest cities in the UK – with London & Manchester making up the top two. So today, Clive wanted to know, where in the UK do you think has the rudest customers & clients – and how do you deal with them? We were joined by great friends of the show Alex Day & Charlotte De...